William was very proud of the work he did during his lifetime, working and eventually retiring from the state of Pennsylvania. Bill got great joy in sharing stories of the great times he had working at the Freeland Fire Tower, at the State School Boiler Plant and at Hickory Run State Park.

He was a member of the Freeland Sons of Erin and current president of the Road Runner Sportsman's Club, Freeland. A collector and racer of antique Porsches, William was always planning his next trip to Lime Rock, Summit Point, Watkins Glen or Sebring. To work on his cars, in recent years Bill took and retook many automotive technology classes with his son at LCCC, his favorite classes being Fabrication and Welding I and II, where he fabricated and overhauled many extinct Porsche parts.

William's pastimes included long drives with his wife to feed the fish in Benton, fly-fishing, watching "Duck Dynasty" and "Jeopardy," and playing monster trucks with his grandson.

He will forever be remembered as a good friend, loving husband, a wonderful father and the best "Pop Pop" a kid could ask for. The Chicken Man was everywhere and loved by everyone.

The viewing will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cotterall-Petrilli Funeral Home, 706 Birkbeck St., Freeland.

The funeral will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, White Haven, with the Rev. Christopher Landis as celebrant.

Interment will be in St. Casmir's Cemetery, Freeland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Building Fund of St. Patrick's Church, White Haven.

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